US Bridges

CR 700E over Long Drain

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 1000 S · Structure no. 9200118

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Long Drain is a concrete slab carrying CR 700E over Long Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 700E
CrossesLong Drain
Location00.10 N CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02179, -85.35527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 700E over Long Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Long Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Long Drain carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Long Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Long Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.